Patents 5540122 - 5540376

 

 

Patent 5540122: Torque transfer tool
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Gear-operated : Parallel axis drive : Flexible shaft)

Patent 5540123: Torque transfer device
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Gear-operated : Parallel axis drive : Flexible shaft)

Patent 5540124: Adjustable gripping device
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Sliding jaw, cam-closing : Claw)

Patent 5540125: Multi-position locking adjustable wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Slidable jaw adjustments : Thread : Nontraveling rotatable screw : Terminal)

Patent 5540126: Automatic lay-up machine for composite fiber tape
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : With reorientation of tool between cuts : By moving work support to which a tacky product is adhered)

Patent 5540127: Process and apparatus for forming battery plates
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : By fluid current : By suction means : Upon emergence from hollow cutter)

Patent 5540128: Selectively retractable slutter blade mechanism with remote activation/deactivation function
(CUTTING : CUTTING MOTION OF TOOL HAS COMPONENT IN DIRECTION OF MOVING WORK : With means to render cutter pass(es) ineffective : With means to produce "mis-cut" : By orbitally traveling trigger pin(s))

Patent 5540129: Anti-splintering device for sawing machines having a saw blade
(CUTTING : WITH MEANS TO GUIDE MOVING WORK : With movable or yieldable guide element : Opposed to work-supporting surface : Including means to yieldably bias pulley)

Patent 5540130: Saw machine
(CUTTING : BY TOOL RECIPROCABLE ALONG ELONGATED EDGE : With work-support and means to vary relationship between tool and work support : Tool rocks cutting reciprocations)

Patent 5540131: Foot pedal for a drum
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Drum and cymbal beaters : Practice Pads)

Patent 5540132: Method and apparatus for teaching musical notation to young children
(MUSIC : ACCESSORIES : Teaching devices : For pianists)

Patent 5540133: Learning aids
(MUSIC : ACCESSORIES : Teaching devices : Charts or boards : Armrest rail)

Patent 5540134: Alternator driven electromagnetic launching system
(ORDNANCE : ACCELERATING : Explosive charge)

Patent 5540135: Device for clamping an axially movable rod
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WITH CORRELATED CONTROL OF MOTIVE FLUID AND LOCKING MEANS : Independent distributor actuation for cyclic control)

Patent 5540136: Reciprocating piston motor operating on pressure medium
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : CYCLICALLY OPERABLE : Distributor in piston (422) : Distributor establishes communication between opposite faces of piston : Ported arcuate slide face on which cylinder moves)

Patent 5540137: Electrical contacting in electromagnetic wave piston position sensing in a hydraulic cylinder
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH (1) SIGNAL OR INDICATOR OR (2) INSPECTION WINDOW IN EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER WALL PORTION :)

Patent 5540138: Lockup and release device
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH RELEASABLE STOP OR LATCH MEANS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF WORKING MEMBER : Means includes element interfitting between working member and fixed part : Element actuated or retained in operative position by relatively movable fluid responsive member : Resilient element :)

Patent 5540139: Hydraulic axial piston machine
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : ROTATING CYLINDER : Plural cylinders : Axes of cylinders parallel to axis of rotation : Resilient element)

Patent 5540140: Useful improvements in machines and methods for making arepas
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : With other treating or handling of material : Changing form or shape : By time)

Patent 5540141: Linear assembly extrusion ice cream sandwich
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : EDIBLE LAMINATED PRODUCT MAKING APPARATUS : Means assembling preforms into a sandwich : Pie machine)

Patent 5540142: Machine for strapping sheet metal coil
(PRESSES : BINDING : With automatic or material-triggered control : Compacting and binding)

Patent 5540143: Hay baler aerator
(PRESSES : METHODS : With cutting or comminuting : Plastic band)

Patent 5540144: Extrusion type square baler having selective bale ejector
(PRESSES : CONCURRENT PRESSING AND CONVEYING : Plunger and casing type : With feeding or discharge handling : Aligned oppositely conveying)

Patent 5540145: Ink receptive dampening system for lithographic printing press
(PRINTING : PLANOGRAPHIC : Dampeners : Roller fountain : Interrupter)

Patent 5540146: Web-fed printing machine having a register device for aligning the paper web
(PRINTING : INTAGLIO : Multicolor : Rotary machines : Elements per se)

Patent 5540147: Method for forming a contoured planarizing layer for a color filter
(PRINTING : MULTICOLOR : Processes : Fountains)

Patent 5540148: Printing device and die-cutting device
(PRINTING : ROLLING CONTACT MACHINES : Processes)

Patent 5540149: Rotary printing machines
(PRINTING : INKERS : Roller : Rotary machine : Having interrupter : Having interrupter in ink supply)

Patent 5540150: Laser-driven method and apparatus for lithographic imaging and printing plates for use therewith
(PRINTING : PLANOGRAPHIC : Lithographic plate making, and processes of making or using copy elements, and elements per se : Making plate surface portions ink repellent or ink receptive : Ink receptive : By use of radiant energy or heat : Plural sets on same member face)

Patent 5540151: Process for the removal of printing plates
(PRINTING : PRINT PLATE FEEDING OR DELIVERING : Anti-offset material application)

Patent 5540152: Delivery conveyor with control window ventilation and extraction system
(PRINTING : PROCESSES : Anti-offset material application)

Patent 5540153: Embosser and method using slot mounted die and impression pad
(PRINTING : PROCESSES : Resilient surface : Of print medium)

Patent 5540154: Non-pyrolizing linear ignition fuse
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : IGNITING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS : Fuse cord (e.g., blasting cord) : With frangible restraint)

Patent 5540155: Fuse and a method of manufacturing it
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : POWDER FORM : Having burning inhibiting means : Powder grain shape formed of fixed shape segments)

Patent 5540156: Selectable effects explosively formed penetrator warhead
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : SHELLS : Focused or directed detonation : Shaped charge : With primer means)

Patent 5540157: Single-axle bogie for trackbound vehicle
(RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK : TRUCKS : Radial : Bogie : Winding drum)

Patent 5540158: Sectional folding table
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : FOLDING : Separable component)

Patent 5540159: Television stand
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : PEDESTAL SUPPORTED : Holding means cooperates with smooth face)

Patent 5540160: Sewing table and chair
(SEWING : WITH TABLES OR STANDS : For plural sewing units : Feed dog structure)

Patent 5540161: Sewing apparatus having a sandwich synchronizer
(SEWING : ELEMENTS : Driving mechanisms : Needle)

Patent 5540162: Looper drive for a chain stitch sewing machine
(SEWING : ELEMENTS : Driving mechanisms : Needle)

Patent 5540163: Pneumatic apparatus for independently moving one of two presser foot sole plates
(SEWING : ELEMENTS : Presser devices : Longitudinally reciprocating)

Patent 5540164: Workpiece positioning apparatus
(SEWING : STITCH FORMING : Feeding work material : Having means to align work : Longitudinal)

Patent 5540165: Sewing head driving apparatus for a sewing machine
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Traveling sewing machine : Multidirectional or rotational : Spiral pattern)

Patent 5540166: Edge steer finishing device and method
(SEWING : METHOD OF SEWING : Material sensing : Workpiece edge guiding : Single blade cutter)

Patent 5540167: Piping-fitted cloth pouch and method and equipment for its manufacture
(SEWING : METHOD OF SEWING : On specified product : Garment : Single blade cutter)

Patent 5540168: Catamaran sailboat extension wing with volumetric frame
(SHIPS : WATERCRAFT WITH MEANS USED IN PROVIDING SAILPOWER : With means for uprighting capsized watercraft : Turnover)

Patent 5540169: Pontoons and pontoon vessel
(SHIPS : DISPLACEMENT-TYPE HULL (E.G., SPECIFIC AFTBODY) : Multiple hulls : Plural channels)

Patent 5540170: Multi-hull marine vessel with retractable outer hulls
(SHIPS : DISPLACEMENT-TYPE HULL (E.G., SPECIFIC AFTBODY) : Multiple hulls : With connecting means permitting relative movement between hulls : Connecting means permits transverse linear horizontal movement of hulls toward each other : Arm pivots about a vertical axis)

Patent 5540171: Slider assembly for sailing vessel
(SHIPS : TRAVELERS : Inflatable gaskets)

Patent 5540172: Apparatus for performing external surface work on underside of ship hull
(SHIPS : IMPLEMENTS : Hull cleaning : Safety release)

Patent 5540173: Composite and fairwater structures for marine vessels
(SHIPS : MISCELLANEOUS : Barrier nets)

Patent 5540174: Trim adjusting system for jet propulsion boat
(SHIPS : HULL OR HULL ADJUNCT EMPLOYING FLUID DYNAMIC FORCES TO DERIVE A LIFT OR ALTER TRIM, E.G., PLANING HULLS : Stepped hull : Plural channels)

Patent 5540175: Anchor, anchorfluke and methods for anchoring
(SHIPS : ANCHOR : Fluke type : By movable line connection)

Patent 5540176: Easily convertible combination sprayskirt and cockpit cover
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Protective cover or shield : Former and framer)

Patent 5540177: Inflatable boat bra
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Protective cover or shield : Former and framer)

Patent 5540178: Recreational and emergency ladder for watercraft
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Boarding aids : Former and framer)

Patent 5540179: Buoyancy controlled aperture for a flotation device
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Boarding aids : Former and framer)

Patent 5540180: Gear position indicating arrangement in automatic transmission shift control device
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : VEHICLE : Transmission indicator : Sash fastening)

Patent 5540181: Golf wind indicator apparatus
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : FLAGS AND FLAGSTAFFS : Bell pulls, cranks and push buttons)

Patent 5540182: Conversion of polycrystalline material to single crystal material using bodies having a selected surface topography
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM SOLID OR GEL STATE (E.G., SOLID PHASE RECRYSTALLIZATION) :)

Patent 5540183: Zone-melting recrystallization of semiconductor materials
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))

Patent 5540184: Animal stall having anti-cast safety strip
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : CONFINING OR HOUSING : Stall : Stall side wall partition : Having hinged structure)

Patent 5540186: Mechanically assisted animal self grooming device
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : GROOMING : Driven : By motor : Sprayer)

Patent 5540187: Animated ball and track attractant device for cats
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : EXERCISE OR AMUSEMENT DEVICE : Climbing or claw scratching device : Constrained to travel in circuitous path)

Patent 5540188: Toddler harness
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : ANIMAL CONTROLLING OR HANDLING (E.G., RESTRAINING, BREAKING, TRAINING, SORTING, CONVEYING, ETC.) : Hitching or tethering : For a human being : Rigid extension pivotally connected to animal support)

Patent 5540189: Thermally insulated calf ear protectors
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : BODY WORN PROTECTIVE SHIELD OR APPAREL : Animal relocating, loading or unloading (e.g., gangway, chute, conveyor, turntable, elevator, etc.))

Patent 5540190: Gas hydrate storage system and method for using the gas hydrate storage system in automotive vehicles
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : MISCELLANEOUS : Fuels, lubricants and additives :)

Patent 5540191: High efficiency thermal regenerated internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : WATER AND HYDROCARBON : Water into cylinder : Interengaging rotors)

Patent 5540192: Integrated water pump assembly for internal combustion engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COOLING : With liquid coolant circulating means : Poppet-type valves)

Patent 5540193: Method for the cold start of a free-piston engine; and free-piston engine adapted for use of this method
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : FREE PISTON : Single chamber; one piston : Parallel to shaft cam track)

Patent 5540194: Reciprocating system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : FREE PISTON : Piston and crankshaft coaxial)

Patent 5540195: Vuka two-stroke engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : TWO-CYCLE : Step piston (see sub. 59 BS) : Cylinder)

Patent 5540196: Multi-cylinder internal combustion engine with lower cylinder communication
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : TWO-CYCLE : Pump and cylinder inclined : Crankcase : Valves for crankcase : Ported)

Patent 5540197: Device for adjusting valve timing in an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : Camshaft or cam characteristics : Antireverse protection)

Patent 5540198: Apparatus and process for heating fuel
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : STARTING DEVICE : With charge or cylinder heating : Intake air control)

Patent 5540199: Radial vane rotary engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ROTARY : With compression, combustion, and expansion in a single variable volume : Vane : Concentric)

Patent 5540200: Fuel injection valve
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COMBUSTION CHAMBER MEANS HAVING FUEL INJECTION ONLY : Using multiple injectors or injections : Having multiple passages)

Patent 5540201: Engine compression braking apparatus and method
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Responsive to deceleration mode (e.g., engine acting as a brake) : Valve timing altering means (e.g., axially sliding cam shaft) : Electrical means adapted to alter valve timing : Lengthwise scavenging from head)

Patent 5540202: Ignition timing control system for varying cold start spark advance during adaptive learning
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : Including control of combustible mixture or a constituent thereof (e.g., air, fuel, exhaust gas) : With fuel injection control : Engine cylinder pressure responsive)

Patent 5540203: Integrated hydraulic system for automotive vehicle
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Variable venturi carburetor)

Patent 5540204: Method for reducing a torque output of an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve) : Engine cylinder cutout : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 5540205: Air fuel ratio control
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve) : Having a digital memory addressed by an engine parameter : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 5540206: Fuel injection device for internal combustion engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Electric fuel pump : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve))

Patent 5540207: Camshaft drive
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Pumping member driven by the internal combustion engine valve operating mechanism : Fluid pressure control)

Patent 5540208: Liquefied gas fuel supply system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Having fuel vapor recovery and storage system : Carburetor float bowl drain)

Patent 5540209: Air-fuel ratio detection system for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including exhaust gas condition responsive means : Combined with engine condition responsive means : Ambient temperature responsive)

Patent 5540210: Adjustable guide for a power saw
(STONE WORKING : SAWING : Rotary : With compensator for tool wear)

Patent 5540211: Pocket heat exchanger
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Compressed air : Feeding attachments)

Patent 5540212: Grill aerator and waste receptacle
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Cooking : Summer : Lamp)

Patent 5540213: Portable kerosene heater
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Compressed air : Unit heaters : Lamp)

Patent 5540214: Exhaust hood
(STOVES AND FURNACES : STOVE HOODS : Stove surface ventilation only : Including liquid contact : Removing fuel support)

Patent 5540215: Method and apparatus for heating a liquid
(STOVES AND FURNACES : LIQUID HEATER : Open-top vessel that may include lid : And condition responsive feature : Selective supply)

Patent 5540216: Apparatus and method for concentrating radiant energy emanated by a moving energy source
(STOVES AND FURNACES : SOLAR HEAT COLLECTOR : With concentrating reflector and concentrating lens : Solar oven)

Patent 5540217: Solar energy concentrating system having replaceable reflectors
(STOVES AND FURNACES : SOLAR HEAT COLLECTOR : With concentrating reflector : Line focus : Elliptical)

Patent 5540218: Respiratory system particularly suited for aircrew use
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Including body or head supported means covering user's scalp : And nose and mouth also covered : Face mask, visor, or like face-covering means hinged to scalp covering means : Padded or cushioned)

Patent 5540219: Sleep apnea treatment apparatus
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Electric control means : Means for sensing condition of user's body : Flight suit)

Patent 5540220: Pressure-limited, time-cycled pulmonary ventilation with volume-cycle override
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Electric control means : Means for sensing condition of user's body : Flight suit)

Patent 5540221: Resuscitator
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Respiratory gas supplied from expandable bag, bellows, or squeeze bulb : Bag or bellows included in control mechanism)

Patent 5540222: Piston-based ventilator design and operation
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Gas supplied by piston pump : Rebreathing bag or bellows)

Patent 5540223: Respiratory mask facial seal
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Face mask covering a breathing passage : Rebreathing bag or bellows)

Patent 5540224: Drug Delivery port endotracheal tube
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy incision : Covering nose only)

Patent 5540225: Method and apparatus for partial liquid ventilation or fluorocarbons
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy incision : Breathing passage occluder : Valve for controlling gas flow)

Patent 5540226: Apparatus for detecting cataractogenesis
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom : Determining constituents in eye : Fetal tissue)

Patent 5540227: Controlled application of select ophthalmic agents
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Testing aqueous humor pressure or related condition : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation) : Electrolyte containing)

Patent 5540228: System and method for topographic mapping of ultrasonic image displays
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)

Patent 5540229: System and method for viewing three-dimensional echographic data
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)

Patent 5540230: Diffracting doppler-transducer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Doppler effect (e.g., fetal HR monitoring) : Blood flow studies : Hand-held unit)

Patent 5540231: Method and apparatus for measuring blood pressure
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Pressure transducer structure)

Patent 5540232: Method and apparatus for displaying pacer signals on an electrocardiograph
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : Detecting heartbeat electric signal : Testing artificially regulated or assisted heart : Pressure in inflatable occluder automatically raised above systolic pressure)

Patent 5540233: Method for determining the functional residual capacity of lungs and a ventilator for practicing said method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Measuring breath flow or lung capacity : Detector responsive to movement induced variation in impedance of body to electric current)

Patent 5540234: Peak flow meters
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Measuring breath flow or lung capacity : Detector responsive to movement induced variation in impedance of body to electric current)

Patent 5540235: Adaptor for neurophysiological monitoring with a personal computer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sensitivity to electric stimulus : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 5540236: Guide wire exit port
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 5540237: Body tissue suspension device
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : With body member support or restrainer : Upper body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 5540239: Child restraint
(SURGERY : BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS) : Restrainers and immobilizers (e.g., strait jackets, etc.) : Aural protectors (e.g., ear))

Patent 5540240: Intranasal septal fastener driving method
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5540241: Cigarette holder with filter
(TOBACCO : TOBACCO USERS' APPLIANCE : Device used for smoking : Smoke treating : Material separator and trap : With valve in smoke path or removable, external passage closure : With filter : Concentric ducts)

Patent 5540242: Cigarette paper having reduced sidestream properties
(TOBACCO : TOBACCO OR TOBACCO SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT OR COMPONENT PART THEREOF : Cigar or cigarette : Wrapper or binder : Filler penetrating)

Patent 5540243: Fingernail protector
(TOILET : NAIL DEVICE (E.G., MANICURING IMPLEMENT) : Hair structures)

Patent 5540244: Method and apparatus for cleaning and recycling post-consumer plastic films
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Automatic controls : External and internal fluid applying means)

Patent 5540245: Processing equipment of single substrate transfer type
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Sequential work treating receptacles or stations with means to transfer work or fluid-applying devices : Traversing hoist-type work transfer means : Horizontal axes)

Patent 5540246: Parts washer fold-up turntable
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Having self cleaning means : Fluid spraying means)

Patent 5540247: Immersion-type apparatus for processing substrates
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : With non-impelling fluid deflector or baffle other than conduits or nozzles : With guiding means to restrict motion to rotation, to swinging, or to an annular closed or to a curved path)

Patent 5540248: Fluidic sound amplification system
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES : Involving pressure control : By fluid pressure)

Patent 5540249: Automatic shutoff valve mechanism
(FLUID HANDLING : DESTRUCTIBLE OR DEFORMABLE ELEMENT CONTROLLED : Heat destructible or fusible : With second sensing means : Knife or cutter causes disc to break)

Patent 5540250: Quick-disconnect fluid coupling
(FLUID HANDLING : DESTRUCTIBLE OR DEFORMABLE ELEMENT CONTROLLED : Heat destructible or fusible : Safety cut-off : With external closing means : Movable knife or cutter)

Patent 5540251: Precision gas blender
(FLUID HANDLING : SELF-PROPORTIONING OR CORRELATING SYSTEMS : Mixture condition maintaining or sensing : With counter-counter balancing pressure feedback)

Patent 5540252: Pneumatically stabilized inline valve
(FLUID HANDLING : LARNER-JOHNSON TYPE VALVES; I.E., TELESCOPING INTERNAL VALVE IN EXPANDED FLOW LINE SECTION : Line condition change responsive : Valved)

Patent 5540253: Plug valve
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CLEANER, LUBRICATION ADDED TO FLUID OR LIQUID SEALING AT VALVE INTERFACE : Cleaning or steam sterilizing : With separate material addition : Valve manually seated)

Patent 5540254: Apparatus for use in servicing and installing refrigeration systems without freon leakage
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH REPAIR, TAPPING, ASSEMBLY, OR DISASSEMBLY MEANS : Collector for waste liquid derived from solid, gas or vapor)

Patent 5540255: Thermal insulation for P-trap piping
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : Jacketed : Tapering or tower type)

Patent 5540256: Water level locking device for water tanks
(FLUID HANDLING : LIQUID LEVEL RESPONSIVE OR MAINTAINING SYSTEMS : By float controlled valve : Quick acting : Trip mechanism : Weight or spring bias : Telescopic well casing)

Patent 5540257: Device for regulating the flow of a fluid
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Plural tanks or compartments connected for serial flow : With communicating opening in common walls of tanks or compartments : Parallel)

Patent 5540258: Holding check control valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Supply and exhaust : Biased exhaust valve : Biased closed : Concentric, central valve removable)

Patent 5540259: Automatically releasable shut-off coupling
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Flow path with serial valves and/or closures : Separable flow path section, valve or closure in each : Valve- or closure-operated by coupling motion : Linear motion of flow path sections operates both)

Patent 5540260: Multi-axial yarn structure and weaving method
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : SPECIAL-TYPE LOOMS : Portable supply)

Patent 5540261: Warp wave weaving method and apparatus with pneumatic weft insertion
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : SPECIAL-TYPE LOOMS : Portable supply)

Patent 5540262: Tackle assembly for weaving loom
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WARP MANIPULATION : Shedding : Jacquard : Double lift : Heddles)

Patent 5540263: Apparatus and method for producing individual servings of hot soup from soup concentrate
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : PLURAL MATERIALS, MATERIAL SUPPLIES OR CHARGES IN A RECEIVER : Selectively utilized sources : Hose nozzle or faucet mounted)

Patent 5540264: Container drain support and fluid collection apparatus
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : PLURAL MATERIALS, MATERIAL SUPPLIES OR CHARGES IN A RECEIVER : With common discharge : Dumping or draining : Pre-treatment of receiver)

Patent 5540265: Container for collection of concentrate
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : MULTIPLE PASSAGE FILLING MEANS FOR DIVERSE MATERIALS OR FLOWS : With valve : Vent extends along wall to top)

Patent 5540266: Device for coupling containers
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : FILLING MEANS WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : With receiver and supply securing means : Nonuse position or cover)

Patent 5540267: Traction device for wheeled vehicles
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Anti-skid devices : Applying and removing devices : Vehicle carried : Wheel carried : Woven)

Patent 5540268: Apparatus for repeatable adjustment of tire pressure
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Inflating devices : Separable rim parts)

Patent 5540269: Motor-driven roller blind
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Nonthermal automatic initiator : Force initiated :)

Patent 5540270: Process for wet regeneration of granular bulk materials charged with impurities and pollutants
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Including recycling of process material : During cooling of mold)

Patent 5540271: Low vapor point material casting apparatus and method
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Utilizing a vacuum : Adding metal-containing material)

Patent 5540272: Die cast vacuum valve
(METAL FOUNDING : MEANS TO APPLY VACUUM DIRECTLY TO WORK OR TO HOLD OR MANIPULATE SHAPING MEANS : Arc electrode)

Patent 5540273: Method for controlling a heating unit
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH ALARM, INDICATOR, SIGNAL, REGISTER, RECORDER, TEST OR INSPECTION MEANS : Heat collector)

Patent 5540274: Rotary regenerative heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : REGENERATOR : Movable heat storage mass with enclosure : Rotary heat collector : Seals :)

Patent 5540275: Single impact rapping hammer system and method for cleaning tube units
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH MEANS FLEXING, JARRING OR VIBRATING HEAT EXCHANGE SURFACE : Relieving or absorbing means supports temperature modifier in heat exchanger)

Patent 5540276: Finned tube heat exchanger and method of manufacture
(HEAT EXCHANGE : RADIATOR CORE TYPE : Side-by-side tubes traversing fin means : Heating or cooling means and gas pump in housing)

Patent 5540277: Method for improving heat and mass transfers toward and/or through a wall
(HEAT EXCHANGE : FLOW PASSAGES FOR TWO CONFINED FLUIDS : Conduit coiled within casing)

Patent 5540278: Heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : SIDE-BY-SIDE TUBULAR STRUCTURES OR TUBE SECTIONS : With manifold type header or header plate : Inlet and outlet header means : With plate traversing passages interconnecting alternate spaces)

Patent 5540279: Downhole tool apparatus with non-metallic packer element retaining shoes
(WELLS : PACKERS OR PLUGS : With expanding anchor : Bail engaging piston rod)

Patent 5540280: Early evaluation system
(WELLS : PROCESSES : With indicating, testing, measuring or locating : Bottom hole pressure : Tool orienting)

Patent 5540281: Method and apparatus for testing noneruptive wells including a cavity pump and a drill stem test string
(WELLS : PROCESSES : With indicating, testing, measuring or locating : Including testing or treating tool having at least one actuatable packer : Tool orienting)

Patent 5540282: Apparatus and method for completing/recompleting production wells
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Assembling well part : Above ground parts : By auxilliary fluid control line)

Patent 5540283: Well pumping
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Assembling well part : Above ground parts : By auxilliary fluid control line)

Patent 5540284: Portable fire fighting tool
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : For vehicles : Sensor, control and actuator)

Patent 5540285: Fuel containment medium
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : For storage tank : Sensor, control and actuator)

Patent 5540286: Lawn edger with vertical drive engine
(EARTH WORKING : LAWN EDGER : Rolling or driven cutter : Overload lift type)

Patent 5540287: Ground working device for powered hand-held rotary devices
(EARTH WORKING : WITH DRIVE MEANS FOR TOOL OR CLEANER : Tool driven about generally vertical axis (e.g., oscillating choppers, etc.) : Rotary driven tool : Adjustable tooth or blade)

Patent 5540288: Primary tillage unit with reduced disturbance of surface soil and residue
(EARTH WORKING : DIVERSE TOOLS : Second implement follows path of first : Including subsoiler : With scissors or shearing action between adjacent faces)

Patent 5540289: Stand apparatus for use in coupling and uncoupling a front loader
(EARTH WORKING : WITH MEANS TO FACILITATE MOUNTING OF IMPLEMENT ON MOTOR VEHICLE : Implement has ground support : Swinging about fixed pivot axis)

Patent 5540290: Toolbar folding wing lock
(EARTH WORKING : PLURAL WHEELED IMPLEMENTS : Outrigged implement adjustable inwardly : Tools actuated by independent power units)

Patent 5540291: Switch actuator for a portable power tool
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : DRIVE CONTROL OPERABLE BY HAND ENGAGING MANIPULATING HANDLE : Motive fluid control valve in handle passage)

Patent 5540292: Pneumatically actuated horizontal drilling apparatus having a plurality of drills
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : WITH VEHICLE SUPPORT FOR DRIVE : Distance of advance)

Patent 5540293: Firing Head
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BORING WITH EXPLOSION IN INACCESSIBLE HOLE : Explosive charge carried by projectile :)

Patent 5540294: Vertical percussion ground boring tool apparatus and method
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BORING WITHOUT EARTH REMOVAL (I.E., COMPACTING EARTH FORMATION) : Electrically produced heat)

Patent 5540295: Vibrator for drill stems
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : NATURAL VIBRATION CHARACTERISTIC OF AN ELEMENT OF BORING MEANS RELATED (1) TO NATURAL VIBRATION CHARACTERISTIC OF ANOTHER ELEMENT, OR (2) TO FREQUENCY OF AN IMPOSED MOTION : Indicating, testing or measuring a condition of the formation)

Patent 5540296: Electric auxiliary drive for a travelling device primarily driven, in particular drawn or pushed, by human or animal power
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERED BY WALKING ATTENDANT : Handle movement controls vehicle drive : All motors supplied from power plant of a single vehicle)

Patent 5540297: Two-motor wheelchair with battery space
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Electric : With motor in or moveable with wheel : Generating means is driven by a prime mover)

Patent 5540298: Integrated controller for vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : WITH MEANS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION RESPONSIVE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION, MAGNETIC FORCE, OR SOUND WAVES RECEIVED FROM SOURCE, OR REFLECTED FROM OBJECT OR SURFACE, LOCATED APART FROM VEHICLE : Radiation, force, or waves reflected from external object or surface : Recirculating)

Patent 5540299: System for driving an automotive vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : HAVING FOUR WHEELS DRIVEN : Including pump and fluid motor, or generator and electric motor, for driving one or more wheels : And another means for driving the remaining driven wheels : Including longitudinally extending, endless element for transmitting drive to wheels)

Patent 5540300: Drive axle assembly with lubricant cooling system
(LUBRICATION : SYSTEMS : Splash : With conduit : Magnetic)

Patent 5540301: Automated bulk self-checkout station apparatus
(MERCHANDISING : CUSTOMER SERVICE : Store service : Checkout counter : With means enabling price reading : Overhead)

Patent 5540302: Elevator door wiper system
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : WITH BARRIER FOR REGULATING ACCESS TO LOAD SUPPORT : Including barrier mounted at landing : Slideably mounted : Having cable and guiding pulley therefor in drive-means)

Patent 5540303: Wheel hub and brake disc arrangement for heavy vehicles
(BRAKES : VEHICLE : Hub or disk : Motor vehicle : Disc brakes :)

Patent 5540304: Single-handled vehicle brake system
(BRAKES : VEHICLE : Velocipede (e.g., bicycle, etc.) : Including mechanism for opposed gripping of wheel rim or tire : Having means to increase braking force (e.g., self-energizing brake, etc.) : Variable leverage actuator :)

Patent 5540305: Multi-disc brake
(BRAKES : ROD : Axially movable brake element or housing therefor : Plural rotating elements (e.g., "multidisc") : Annular elements)

Patent 5540306: Adjustable centrifugal brake
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Weight : Regulators : Axially moving : Radial)

Patent 5540307: Rescue system
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Weight : Regulators : Strand-engaging : Radial)

Patent 5540308: Parking lock for vehicle
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Locks : External wheel covers)

Patent 5540309: Hydraulic cylinder sealing structure
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Including seal or guide : Piston valve detail (e.g., seat design, structural arrangement, metering element))

Patent 5540310: Hold-down device for a brake shoe in a drum brake
(BRAKES : ROD : Transversely movable : Expanding : Lateral guide for shoe : Rotary cam operatively abutting band ends)

Patent 5540311: Disk brake
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Fluid pressure : Road vehicle : Wheel brake operating assembly : With axially movable brake member : Spot type : Dual opposed piston motor)

Patent 5540312: Charging cord storing structure for an electric vehicle
(ELECTRICITY: TRANSMISSION TO VEHICLES : FLEXIBLE EXTENSIONS : Safety cut-out)

Patent 5540313: Vehicular manual transmission having a friction clutch with automatic wear compensation
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Axially engaging : Interposed, mating clutch-elements : With adjustable means to move clutch-element axially (e.g., to compensate for wear) : By cam surface on bell-crank)

Patent 5540314: Dirt ejecting ball transfer unit
(CONVEYORS, CHUTES, SKIDS, GUIDES, AND WAYS : ROLLERWAYS : Multidirectional : Vertical)

Patent 5540315: Serpentine-type vending rack for a vending machine
(CONVEYORS, CHUTES, SKIDS, GUIDES, AND WAYS : CHUTES : Zigzag : Extensible, flexible chutes)

Patent 5540316: Coin controlled apparatus for locking shopping carts together
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : CONTROL MECHANISM ACTUATED BY CHECK, OTHER THAN COIN (E.G., SLUG, TOKEN, CARD, ETC.), WHICH IS MUTILATED OR RETAINED : Having means to test physical characteristic of check : And means to test physical characteristic of check)

Patent 5540317: Machine to detect and process to correct capacitor chip misalignment in loading for processing
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR FOR CHANGING ATTITUDE OF ITEM RELATIVE TO CONVEYED DIRECTION : By conveying randomly faced items and turning items to uniform facing : Including significantly shaped portion of conveyor cooperating with significantly shaped item to face item : Including orbiting progression of item-fitting elements passing through supply of scrambled items : Pockets comprise grooved, transversely disposed rollers)

Patent 5540318: Method and apparatus for glazing ceramic ware
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR FOR CHANGING ATTITUDE OF ITEM RELATIVE TO CONVEYED DIRECTION : For inverting successive items : By means driven for inverting conveyed items : Orbiting conveyor-inverter means : Twisted-belt conveyor means : Item oriented while on rotary conveyor)

Patent 5540319: Conveying system and method for a production line
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR MOVING A SPECIFIC LOAD AS A SEPARATE UNIT : System includes a load supported by a conveyor portion which is separable from the conveyor drive : Wherein the conveyor portion is supported and driven adjacent its opposite sides by horizontally spaced drives : Responsive to condition of at least one conveyor)

Patent 5540320: Adjustable star and guide conveyor system
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR MOVING A SPECIFIC LOAD AS A SEPARATE UNIT : System includes a rotating or endless carrier with a load engaging element : Nongripping elements are adjustable or replaceable for different sized loads : Magnetic or electrostatic gripping element)

Patent 5540321: Apparatus and method for moving objects
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR HAVING MEANS SPECIALIZED FOR COLLECTING A LOAD FROM A STATIC SUPPORT (E.G., THE GROUND, ETC.) : Power-driven feed means : For rollers forming belt troughing structure)

Patent 5540322: Reciprocating floor conveyor and floor member
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Reciprocating conveying surface : Surface formed by plural parallel elongated sections reciprocating horizontally : Seals : Moved by endless actuator)

Patent 5540323: Modular pneumatic accumulation conveyor
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Live roll : Live roll drive engages, disengages, or slips responsive to load position or blockage : Live roll is driven by load sensor (e.g., trigger roller) : Sensor and drive interconnected by fluid or electric means : Sets move through a closed-loop path)

Patent 5540324: Jewelry package
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR JEWELRY : Hinged parts)

Patent 5540325: Basket-style article carrier with means for maintaining the carrier open during loading
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : PORTABLE SEGREGATING CARRIER FOR PLURAL CYLINDRICAL BEVERAGE-TYPE RECEPTACLES (E.G., BEER CANS, POP BOTTLES) : Pendent from handle : Finger-hole carrier means)

Patent 5540326: Two-component packages
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR MIXING : Means to manipulate without rupture : Body treatment)

Patent 5540327: Antifreeze/coolant replacement kit
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Packaged assemblage or kit : Collapsible)

Patent 5540328: Containing case for containing a disk-like recording medium
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK) : For holding an optical disc (e.g., compact disc) : Partial encasement (i.e., portion of article remains uncovered))

Patent 5540329: Bucket-inserted hardware organizer
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A TOOL (E.G., KNIFE, SHAVER) : Plural : Diverse : Plural)

Patent 5540330: Box with retention and protection element for a jar
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR CYLINDER : Dental)

Patent 5540331: Leak proof vial for microscope slides
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR PLATE OR SHEET : Fragile or sensitive (e.g., glass mirror) : Specimen or photo slide : With limited access via radial face of "pill box")

Patent 5540332: Wet wipes having improved dispensability
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR FOLDED SHEETLIKE ARTICLE : Peripheral aperture)

Patent 5540333: Dual bags for french fries and ketchup
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Packaged assemblage or kit : Camp or lunch type : Transverse bristle)

Patent 5540334: Beaker transport tray
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : TRAY TYPE : With aperture for article : Specified shape : Pull type)

Patent 5540335: Display for a plurality of separate items
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : CONVERTIBLE TO OR FROM DISPLAY CONFIGURATION (E.G., FROM OR TO SHIPPING CONFIGURATION) : Having content positioning means : Cover opening forces movement of positioning means)

Patent 5540336: Method of producing iron ore concentrates by froth flotation
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : FLUID SUSPENSION : Liquid : Floating : Buoyant material : With agitation : Processes : With modifying agents : Controlled by article)

Patent 5540337: Alkyloxyalkaneamines useful as cationic froth flotation collectors
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : FLUID SUSPENSION : Liquid : Floating : Buoyant material : With agitation : Processes : With modifying agents : Controlled by article)

Patent 5540338: Method and apparatus for determining the orientation of a document
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : SORTING SPECIAL ITEMS, AND CERTAIN METHODS AND APPARATUS (E.G., POCKET TYPE AND LIGHT RESPONSIVE SORTING, ETC.) FOR SORTING ANY ITEMS : Sorting paper money : Condition responsive means controls separating means)

Patent 5540339: Telecommunications wall rack
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Electrically powered : Stands)

Patent 5540340: Racking storage system
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : ELEMENTS : Vertically)

Patent 5540341: Substance containment apparatus and method
(BOTTLES AND JARS : NURSING BOTTLES AND NIPPLES : With valve for liquid : Spring controlled)

Patent 5540342: Tamper resistant lid
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Having warning means or means impeding closure removal (e.g., child proof) : Snap-type closure : With movable closure removal obstacle : Axially movable closure removal obstacle or obstacle portion)

Patent 5540343: Locking cap with snap hinge
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Closure pivoted about receptacle opening : With straw)

Patent 5540344: Originality-ensuring device for container closures
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Frangible member or portion : With frangible cover portion)

Patent 5540345: Process of producing diffraction grating
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING OPTICAL ARTICLE : Repairing circuit)

Patent 5540346: Method of making integrated circuit waveguide
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING OPTICAL ARTICLE : Repairing circuit)

Patent 5540347: Vent valve assembly for a fuel tank filler neck cap
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : With condition responsive vent or valve : Responsive to pressure : Spring-biased, axially translating member : Locking feature)

Patent 5540348: Desiccant container having curved cap member
(RECEPTACLES : COMPARTMENTED CONTAINER : Substantially concentric compartments : Accessible from parallel, opposing planes)

Patent 5540349: Container closure with separable wall segments
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Removable closure situated by resilient distortion and retained by preformed configuration (e.g., detent) : With packing or gasket)

Patent 5540350: Splash/slosh guard for drinking vessels
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Having structure to stack or nest when not in use : Percolator top type)

Patent 5540351: Animal waste container
(RECEPTACLES : RECEPTACLE HAVING FLEXIBLE, REMOVABLE INNER LINER : Removable bag liner : Plural bag liners for sequential use : Dishwasher rack)

Patent 5540352: Method and apparatus for reforming can bottom to provide improved strength
(RECEPTACLES : END WALL STRUCTURE : One-piece side and end wall : With support structure : One-piece with container : With gasket or packing)

Patent 5540353: Candy container and dispenser
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : SIMULATIONS : Article operated discharge assistant)

Patent 5540354: Top dispensing tissue container and bulk tissue packets
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : CONCURRENT SEPARATION AND DISTORTION OF FLEXIBLE ARTICLE (E.G., NAPKIN HOLDERS) : With presentation of non-coextensive or distorted fold : By cooperation of interleaved folds : With follower :)

Patent 5540355: Water cooler and dispensing system
(DISPENSING : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Delivery from source controlled by quantity in discharging receiver : Indicating element rigidly carried by movable dispenser element)

Patent 5540356: Dispenser for two separately contained components
(DISPENSING : WITH CUTTER AND/OR PUNCH : Firearms)

Patent 5540357: Microwaveable adhesive charge comprising shaped adhesive body
(DISPENSING : COLLAPSIBLE WALL-TYPE CONTAINER : With casing or support : Twisting type)

Patent 5540358: Flexible planar gusseted package for dispensing a product through a fitment
(DISPENSING : COLLAPSIBLE WALL-TYPE CONTAINER : Nonmetallic : Twisting type)

Patent 5540359: Sprayer extension deivce
(DISPENSING : WITH CASING OR SUPPORT : Pole or extension : Peripheral discharge)

Patent 5540360: Invertible trigger sprayer assembly
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : With material supply container and discharge assistant with casing (e.g., supply container and pump) : With plural-point inlet to casing : Axial inlet and outlet)

Patent 5540361: Cream dedorant dispenser
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : Container with follower : Screw actuated : Pump or pulsator casing within supply container)

Patent 5540362: Liquid soap supplying device
(DISPENSING : INCLUDING TIMER : For timing dispensing period : Of discharge assistant : Including electrical timing circuit)

Patent 5540363: Container for temporarily holding and storing a wet paintbrush
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : For liquid or liquid-holding container : Rigid or semirigid liquid-holding container or carrier : Secured by flaccid member)

Patent 5540364: Article carrier
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Convertible or combined : Convertible to a different art device : Backpack or component thereof : Strap-type flaccid member)

Patent 5540365: Strap suspension system for infant car seat
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Carrier for person : Collapsible to nonuse position on user`s body)

Patent 5540366: Waterproof money belt
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Article held by receiver : Receiver mounted on, or formed as part of, means at least partially encircling the torso for attaching carrier to bearer : Specified receiver details : Receiver hanging below attaching means : Apertured member or loop attaching receiver to attaching means)

Patent 5540367: Loop watch
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Clip or hook attaching article carrier to support means on bearer : Yoke-type carrier)

Patent 5540368: Multi-purpose holster apparatus
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Rigid means fixedly mounted on article and detachably connectable to support means on bearer : Yoke-type carrier)

Patent 5540369: Detaching linerless labels
(SEVERING BY TEARING OR BREAKING : METHODS : Transversely of continuously fed work :)

Patent 5540370: Offset job separator
(SEVERING BY TEARING OR BREAKING : BREAKING OR TEARING APPARATUS : Work-parting pullers (bursters) : Plural divergent work paths)

Patent 5540371: Method of adjusting a wire feeder for a blocked tip condition
(ADVANCING MATERIAL OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH : PROCESSES : Involving plural feeding means : Involving lateral registration)

Patent 5540372: Cam activated hydraulic drive with hydro-pneumatic accumulator
(ADVANCING MATERIAL OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH : BY INTERMITTENT (INTERRUPTED) MATERIAL-MOVER : Comprising reciprocating or oscillating material-mover : Unidirectional)

Patent 5540373: Pinch roller type tape drive
(ADVANCING MATERIAL OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH : BY ORBITALLY TRAVELING MATERIAL-ENGAGING SURFACE(S) : Comprising rotary pinch pair : For shifting roll(s) angularly)

Patent 5540374: Bone stapler cartridge
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : SURGICAL STAPLER : With magazine : Responsive to a condition or position of a staple magazine)

Patent 5540375: Endoscopic stapler
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : SURGICAL STAPLER : With magazine : Multiple driving means : Lockout prevents firing of a spent staple magazine)

Patent 5540376: Angled pallets for wave soldering
(METAL FUSION BONDING : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY FLUX OR FILLER TO WORK OR APPLICATOR : By partial or total immersion of work or applicator into liquid : Flowing flux or filler (e.g., wave former, etc.) : With associated bath of liquid flux or filler)

 

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